February 11, 2016

Dear Member of Congress: The undersigned members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, representing patient groups, scientific societies, research institutions, and industry, thank you for your vote in support of the FY 2016 omnibus spending package (P.L. 114-113) and including the critical investment of $32 billion for medical research conducted and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We appreciate that Congress worked in a bipartisan manner to pass a spending package that recognizes the importance of innovative medical research to the nation’s health. As you know, NIH-funded research is the beginning of hope for millions of Americans and their families who are affected by illnesses such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. The $2 billion increase in federal support for NIH is an investment necessary to pursue our nation’s commitment to the development of life-changing cures, pioneering treatments, and innovative prevention strategies. We know that Congress faced difficult decisions regarding many worthy priorities, and we are heartened by the confidence this budget increase expresses in the NIH and the institutions and scientists it supports. Again, we commend you for your support in passing this crucial spending package. We look forward to working with you to continue sustained predictable increases in federal support for medical research through the NIH to improve our nation’s health, sustain our leadership in medical research, and remain competitive in today’s global information and innovation-based economy.

Sincerely, Academic Pediatric Association AcademyHealth Academy of Radiology Research ACT for NIH: Advancing Cures Today Action to Cure Kidney Cancer Alliance for Aging Research Alliance for Prostate Cancer Prevention (APCaP) The ALS Association Alzheimer's Association American Academy of Dermatology Association

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